Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Course type:

POWERBOAT Level 2

Suggested minimum pre-course experience:

None. May be preceded by Level 1

Assumed knowledge:

None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate.

Course content:

All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.

Ability after course:

Self-sufficient powerboat in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft.

Minimum duration:

Two days or a direct assessment

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies windsurfers or canoes or for racing or training activities.